Dr. Jitendra Singh Honored with 'Distinguished Mentor of the Year' Award by ACP

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Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister and Professor of Medicine and Diabetes, received the prestigious "Distinguished Mentor of the Year" award from the American College of Physicians (ACP).

An Overview of the News

• The award was presented during the 9th Annual International Conference of ACP - India Chapter by Dr. Elisa I. Choi, a distinguished international figure.

India's Leadership in Global Health Research:

• In his address at the conference, Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that India is now recognized as a global leader in health research.

• He highlighted the country's significant contributions to medical health, research, and education.

About American College of Physicians (ACP)

• Focus: National organization of internal medicine physicians specializing in adult care

• Membership: 161,000 members

• Size: Largest medical-specialty organization; second-largest physician group in the U.S.

• Founded: January 8, 1915, by Heinrich Stern

• Headquarters: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• President: Isaac O. Opole